1.09.2026
Ricky Hil Shares Video for Lex Luger-Produced “HELL VALLEY“
The Influential Artist Kicks Off a Busy 2026 As He Prepares for His 10,000 GRAMS Album and Tour w/ SosMula
“HELL VALLEY” Will Appear on Ricky’s Upcoming Album, Produced in Full by Lex Luger and Hosted by Trap-A-Holics
Critical Praise:
“[Ricky] Hil is doing his own thing, he raps what’s on his mind, and it’s safe to say he doesn’t give a fuck what you think.” – HotNewHipHop
“Hil has been tasked with carving out his own space within music and culture. In the 2010s, he turned to emo rap, creating a murky sound that helped to influence GothBoiClique — namely Lil Peep.” – Alt Press
The Video:
An influential figure who never stops evolving his sound, Ricky Hil is ready to start the next chapter of his career. The alternative rap innovator dips into his bag, teaming up with trap legend Lex Luger for “HELL VALLEY,” the latest single from his upcoming album 10,000 Grams. Featuring drops from Trap-A-Holics, “HELL VALLEY” is a simmering examination of Ricky Hil’s journey to and from rock bottom, as he rasps bleak, yet somehow inspiring pronouncements about how he lives his life: “I don’t care if I die, I’m dead already,” he intones on the hook. In the video, Ricky Hil broods in a cemetery, digging his own grave and embracing his doom.
“HELL VALLEY” is the latest glimpse at 10,000 Grams, Ricky’s upcoming collaborative album with legendary producer Lex Luger. Hosted by Trap-A-Holics, the album will feature fellow Limosa Nostra artist SosMula and arrives on February 13th (Friday the 13th) via Ricky’s Limosa Nostra Records joint venture with Atlantic Music Group.
“HELL VALLEY” arrives after a big year for Ricky and heralds an even bigger one ahead. In August, Ricky officially established a joint venture between his own Limosa Nostra Records and Atlantic Music Group. Ricky recruited SosMula, the trap metal pioneer formerly of City Morgue, to be the label’s first signee. Sos released his new album, KAMP KRYSTL LAKE, on Halloween, featuring a guest appearance from Ricky on the highlight track “KATHEDRAL.”
A natural-born trendsetter, Ricky Hil has been a fixture in the underground since emerging in the early 2010s. The artist’s dark and melodic sound, focusing inward on his personal issues and rockstar dreams, was a major influence on artists in the SoundCloud era, particularly GOTH BOY CLIQUE and their superstar, Lil Peep. In the ensuing years, Ricky has continued to innovate, eliminating the line between rap and alt-rock in his music.
Ricky is primed for a big year in 2026, highlighted by 10,000 Grams. Ricky Hil will join SosMula on the “KILLA SEASON TOUR” in February, featuring music from Sos’s KAMP KRYSTL LAKE and the upcoming10,000 Grams.
Stay tuned for much more from Ricky Hil in the near future.
Watch “HELL VALLEY”: https://youtu.be/S7CExuzlbRI
Stream “HELL VALLEY”: https://rickyhilsave.lnk.to/HELLVALLEY
Buy tickets for the “KILLA SEASON Tour”: https://www.sosmula.net/pages/tour
Credit: Jack Pekarsky
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The Background:
About Ricky Hil
“Right now, I’m pushing boundaries. I’m working harder—but thinking less,” says veteran rapper, singer, designer, and Limosa Nostra founder Ricky Hil. He is holding himself to a higher standard and pushing to make his best music yet. “I’m not letting anything slide—no clichés or lazy lines.” Hil’s career has garnered over 50 million streams, featuring highlights such as the Lil Peep collaboration “Lost In The Mail”, 2014’s breakthrough “Nomads” with The Weeknd, and solo standouts “Pimp C” and “Amerikan.” Nearly two decades in, he remains committed to fusing cultures, breaking barriers, and leading with authenticity. “Every year, I try to add something new to my arsenal,” says Hil, who will release 10,000 Grams, a thematic sequel reunion with hit-making producer Lex Luger, before joining Limosa Nostra artist, friend, and collaborator SosMula on the Killa Season Tour.
Hil made his first splash during the late-2000s blog era. Working closely with esteemed A&R Sickamore, Ricky burst onto the scene, making acclaimed mixtapes like the 2009 Don Cannon-hosted Limos Were Cool In The 90’s and others that followed. Over time and experience, Ricky’s style and musical sensibilities veered bolder and darker. High-profile recognition coincided with key collaborations with Kid Cudi, Fat Trel, and The Weeknd. In the case of “Nomads,” the single from Ricky’s acclaimed SYLDD (Support Your Local Drug Dealer) album went on to achieve more than 25 million streams. “Certain songs will live with you forever,” he explains. The hazy duet arrived at an inflection point in the careers of The Weeknd and Ricky. It was another example of a peer seeking out Ricky Hil to collaborate.
Since launching his imprint, Ricky Hil has cemented himself as a DIY mainstay, dropping acclaimed projects including 2015’s Candy Painted Coffins and the first Lex Luger–produced 500 Grams, onto the introspective Same Sh*t Different Day and raw Suicidal Hil to 2023’s benchmark Limosa Nostra Act 5, along with two Problem Children volumes with Ouija Macc. If there’s a throughline in his evolution, Ricky credits his vulnerability. Those feelings resonate with fans through raw themes of addiction, heartbreak, anger, grief, and feeling alone or alienated. Hil strengthens that connection to the audience through direct engagement on social media as well as a thriving merch line, which he personally designs.
After building his career brick by brick, Ricky Hil is preparing his next powerful move with 10,000 Grams. He refuses to stray from the momentum that brought him here, sticking to the original blueprint. “I’m unapologetically myself,” he says, “and I can only create what I like.”
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“HELL VALLEY”: https://youtu.be/